About this role
Overview
He/she must have an enhanced knowledge in the area of sonography/ultrasound. They must have the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe sonography/ultrasound environment daily. They must know basic anatomy, physiology and physics as it pertains to sonography/ultrasound patient care.
Responsibilities
DCH Standards:
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Fulfills education requirements for assigned position including DCH Health System and Imaging required CBT’s, in-services, meetings and educational sessions.
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Responds timely to all forms of communication
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ultrasound Technician/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Must be registry eligible by the ARDMS. Should obtain certification as RDMS and RVT (RVS) within 24-months of eligibility. New hire registered sonographers must be RDMS and RVT (RVS) within 12 months of hire date.
RDMS – must have current ultrasound registration by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers). Should obtain RVT (RVS) certification within 24-months of eligibility.
WORK CONTEXT
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Contact with others
- Deal With External Customers
- Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
- Frequency of Conflict Situations
- Face-to-Face Discussions
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
- Telephone
- Work With Work Group or Team
- Physical Work Conditions
- Awkward Positions
- Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Physical Proximity
- Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Spend Time Sitting
- Spend Time Standing
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Structural Job Characteristics
- Consequence of Error
- Freedom to Make Decisions
- Frequency of Decision Making
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Time Pressure
PHYSICAL FACTORS
- Physical Abilities
- Dynamic Flexibility
- Extent Flexibility
- Gross Body Coordination
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Stamina
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
- Physical presence onsite is essential.
OTHER JOB FACTORS
- Work Styles
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Independence
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Social Orientation
- Stress Tolerance
- Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Relationships
- Working Conditions
Other facts
About DCH Health System
Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:
- Cancer treatment
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Services
- Bloodless medicine
- Home health care
- Sleep medicine
- Occupational medicine
- Sports medicine
- Spine/pain care
- Therapy services
- Women’s services
- and much more
DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.
Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.
Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.
Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.
What you'll do
- The Ultrasound Technician provides imaging services to patients of all ages while ensuring a safe and clean ultrasound environment. They are responsible for maintaining equipment, following safety protocols, and communicating effectively with patients and families.
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